Graduates Week at Marshall Town High School
The Marshall Town High School graduates week featured a baccalaureate address by Rev. W. L. Perkins before eleven hundred in attendance. Prof. K. W. Shryock delivered the evening oration at the Congregational church. Diplomas were presented amid musical selections as faculty and graduates planned summer moves and next year’s assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Marshall Tow
W. L. Perkins
Casey A. B
Clarence Black
Congregational Church
Shryock
Carbondale
Neven Boys
K. W. Shryock
O Restless Sea
White
Carmena Wilson
Trevie
Clef
Kean
Buchanan
Michigan
Wood and
Williams
Ohio
Springfield
Newton Falls
Wood
Chicago
Chicago University
Los Angeles
California
University of Southern California
Miss Smith
Aurora
University of Chicago
Miss McKinnie
Bloomington
Momence High School
Miss Moore
Tolono
Marshall Reds Organize Baseball Club in Marshall
The Marshall Reds form a nine under manager BE L. Clark with eleven players including Martin and Baker as pitchers and Martin as catcher. Uniforms feature red pants and shirts with a white R, and white stockings. First game slated for Sunday against the Paris sluggers with additional matches planned vs St. Mary's Terre Haute standards West Union and others.
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BE. L. Clark
Marshall Reds
Martin
Baker
Paris Sluggers
St. Mary’s
Standards of
Terre Haute
West Union
Bank President Faces Embezzlement Fallout
W P Anderson, president of West Union bank, was arrested for embezzlement and deposits while the bank was insolvent. He posted bond and agreed to cover a nearly 5000 shortfall plus overdraft. Cashier Wharton has a 2500 note among assets. Depositors seek repayment and may drop criminal proceedings if losses are reimbursed.
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W. P. Anderson
West Union Bank
Wharton
State Harbors Criminals in Battle Over Requisition
Deputy Sheriff Jesse Gallatin traveled to Sal pulpa Oklahoma with Governor Deneen’s requisition to seize Hugh C Engles. Governor Haskell refused to honor it citing risk of depopulation. Gallatin alleges graft and warning that fugitives gain protection by suing officers and lawyers. He spent nine days seeking the prisoner amid broader refusals from other states.
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Jesse Gallatin
Deneen
Hugh C. Engles
Salpulpa
Oklahoma
Haskell
Jesse
Tennis Elimination In Office Series Chooses Robinson Rival
Hodge and Kiplinger face Byrnes and Jolly in an office tennis elimination series for a right to represent the office tennis association in a Robinson match against Tidewater. Byrnes and Jolly won the first evening 6-4 6-4 after trailing 4-1, setting them with an early two match advantage. Garland Butler umpired.
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Hodge
Kiplinger
Byrnes
Jolly
Ohio
Office Tennis Association
Robinson
Tidewater
Byrnes and
Garland Butler
City Council Meeting Reports Minor Activity Amid Quiet Session
The monthly council meeting was quiet with mayor and aldermen present. Police reported ten arrests and seven fines totaling $13 were assessed and paid. Finances were referred to the finance committee. Walk construction near the Pythian theatre postponed until September.
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Committee On Finance
Pythian Theatre
Log School Houses in Illinois History
An overview of Illinois early education through log school houses. The piece notes 1417 such buildings in 1800, 114 in 1890, and only 11 remaining in a later decade, praising their role despite modernization.
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Illinois
Lllinoia
Strike on Miller Street Work Crew Faces Pay Raise Demand
Eight men employed by contractor Miller on a street paying job went on strike for higher wages after earning $2 to $2.25 daily. Their demand was refused. When the project neared completion they were reassigned to brick carrying at $1.75 daily and refused to work. The men quit after Miller declined to meet their demands.
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Miller
Strick
Doings of the Court Chronicle in County Court
In a Monday session Emma Landreth versus Ovie Draper centered on a bastardy charge. The child, born May 4, died days later. The jury failed to reach a verdict after one night and was discharged. final settlement saw the defendant paying 100 dollars. Wednesday, Grover Lewis faced a paternity case by Goldin Tharp after a near fatal jump into a family well. Lewis was bound over to the January term in a bond of 500 dollars. Cam Crandall, convicted of attempted rape of his brother Otto’s wife, sought a rehearing. Judge Kimbrough overruled the motion, sentenced him to the Chester penitentiary, and ordered costs. The sentence spans one to fourteen years.
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Emma Landreth
Ovie Draper
Grover Lewis
Esquire
Thomas Craig
Goldin Tharp
Hatton
Lewis
Cam Crandall
Otto
ER. E. Kimbrough
Chester
John T Moss 1837 New Year’s Day death 1886
John T Moss was born October 11 1837 in West Virginia and died near Marshall on New Year’s Day 1886 at age 48 4 1. He married Ellen Sadler and had eight children four sons and four daughters with one son and one daughter predeceasing him. Survived by his wife three sons three daughters and several listed relatives in Sherman Wesson Mississippi Lloyd Dallas City IL Camden Wabash Township Mrs Jennie Clark Terre Haute Dora Clements Annie Liggett West Terre Haute. He joined the M E church in 1845 and remained faithful. Though never mustered, he served as a Civil War teamster and was regarded as a brave defender of the flag. Funeral at Livingston church. Rev E L Pletcher Marshall. Burial in Livingston cemetery. The family thanks neighbors and friends for their support during illness.
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John T Moss
West Virginia
Otober
Marshall
Ellen Sadler
Better Land
Sherman, Wesson
Mississippi
Lloyd
Dallas City
Camden
Wabash Township
Jennie Clark
Terre Haute
Dora Clements
Annie Liggett
West Terre Haute
M. E. Church
Livingston
E. L. Pletcher
Livingston Cemetery
Flag Day Proclaimed For June 14 Nationwide
The American Flag Association urges all states governors mayors presses and patriotic groups to display flags on June 14. The 1775 act created the flag and the association asks citizens to use or acquire a flag and raise it from dawn to dusk across churches schools and buildings nationwide. Ralph E. Prime president calls for widespread flag display and unity from coast to coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Flag Association
All American Patriotic Societies
Ralph E. Prime
Injured in Sewer Ditch After Fall on South Second Street
Willis Rollins fell into a sewer ditch on South Second Street last Thursday evening near quitting time. He sustained a broken arm, a fractured rib, and a detached bone from the back. Medical attention was given promptly and he is slowly recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Rollins
South Second Street
Memorial Day observance for Knights of Pythias by Sir Knights
Attention Sir Knights Launcelot Lodge No 67 observes Memorial Day of the Knights of Pythias on Sunday June 12. All Knights convene at Castle Hall at 9 30 a m by order of the Chancellor Roy E Danner K of R and other lodge officials.
Great State Sunday School convention draws thousands to Olney
The State Sunday School convention in Olney drew three to four thousand attendees with Clark County sending 117 delegates and Casey 67. Five department conferences ran daily, led by figures like Marion Lawrence and W C Pearce, and F O Excell directed singing. A massive men’s parade filled the three thousand seat tent and earned Ford and Clay counties respective banners. Dan Vernon of Olney was elected president of the State Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olney
Clark County
Casey
Marshall
R. Russell
The
Christian Church
S. Wo Weir
Will English
Alfred Trefz
J. i Anderson
Republican
Marion Lawrence
W.C. Pearce
F. O. Excell
Ford County
Clay County
Quincy
Dan Vernon
State Association
Widow Mrs Harmon Driscoll settles Sandford wreck case
Mrs Harmon Driscoll of Mattoon widow of one Sandford wreck victim received a 1150 settlement from the Big Four Railroad company. Administrator G S Richmond and attorney James Vause announced the payment with no attorney fees, and other cases are expected to settle similarly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon Driscoll
Mattoon
Sandford
Big Four
Big Four Railroad Company
G. S. Richmond
James Vause
Woodmen Memorial Day Observed With Site Services
Woodmen observed Memorial Sunday with a Martinsville band of twenty playing. Over a hundred camp members marched to St Marys cemetery to decorate graves, then returned for an address by Rev Harry Reese at the courthouse, then to Marshall cemetery for further decorating of departed neighbors.
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Martinsville
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Court House
Harry Reese
Marshall Cemetery
Death of Mrs Amanda Eaton on South 3rd Street
Mrs Amanda Eaton died at her home on South 3rd street yesterday morning from general debility after several months illness. She was unable to leave her home. She is survived by two brothers Milton and Howard King and one sister Mrs Miller who lives in Iowa.
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Amanda Eaton
South 3Rd Street
Eaton
Milton
Howard King
Mrs. Miller
Lowa
Hodge Pecan Grove of York Township Illinois
The Hodge Pecan Grove on section 33 town Q 11 York township near York on the Wabash river in Clark county Indiana was planted over a century ago. Owned by H G Hodge for about forty years it is famed as a premier pecan grove though this year snow and May frost ruined the crop. York once prospered with river trade but now regains life as a village with council two churches a school and a general store. the grove remains a noted local landmark with future potential.
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York Township
York
Wabash River
Clark County
H. G. Hodge
Davenport
Iowa
Terre Hlaute
Ind
Terre
New Orleans
Bute Co
Ander
Three Take University Exam For County Scholarship
Three local youths Olen Clements Hubert Enught and Charlie Tarble sat the county scholarship exam for the University of Illinois on Saturday at Superintendent Drake's. Each district representative may name one candidate. Hollenbeck chose English and Briscoe chose Tarble. Clements is the only one to face a competitive exam with a required average of 70. Tarble, already attending E I Normal at Charleston, will pursue an agricultural course. Clements plans a general course with six years aiming for Michigan's law literature and arts program. English's course remains undecided. he belongs to the 1910 township high school class. Clements, living near York, will receive a diploma though not a regular class member. Tarble resides at Cleone.
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University Oflinois
Drake
Olen Clements
Hubert Enught
Charlie Tarble
Hollenbeck
Tarble
Briscoe
Clements
E. I. Normal
Charleston
University of Michigan
Township
York
Cleone
Sunday School Convention Program at McClure Church
Program for a Sunday School convention at McClure church in Douglas township on Sunday June 12 1910 with 10 am and 1 30 pm sessions. Devotions welcome words from Mrs Lou Reynolds and Lola Askins with talks by L B Anderson Jerry Ishler Oscar Ditzenberger Frank Huret Will English J Q Snedeker and others. Bring Bible and song book and spend a day in the Masters cause with Mrs Lola Askins president and Mrs Lou Reynolds secretary.
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McClure Church
Douglas Township
Lou Reynolds
Jerry Ishler
L. B. Anderson
Lola Askins
Oscar Ditzenberger
Frank Huret
Will English
J. Q. Snedeker
Child Is Severely Injured by Horse Near Mill Residence
Four year old Madge Mill, daughter of Clifton and Mrs Mill, living four miles north, was knocked down and run over by a horse. She suffered severe bruises and a gash in the back of the head but no broken bones. Dr Haslitt reported good prospects for quick recovery.
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Madge
Clifton Millhouse
Here
Haslitt
Help Wanted Female Sewers to Make Shields at Home
Advertises sewing work for women to produce shields at home at 810 per 100. Claimants can make two per hour with prepaid work. Send reply envelope for full information to Universal Remedy Co. Desk C Walnut St Phil Pa.
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Universal Remedy Co
Desk C
Walnut,St., Phil
Railroads Boost Wages Across Regions After Arbitration
Twenty seven thousand railroad employees from Chicago to the west and southwest will receive wage increases between ten and twelve percent following a decision by the arbitration board. The award covers daily pay based on time rates, with higher boosts for yard and engine crews. The cost of living and extra work cited by the union justified the raise, while certain classes on large engines will see larger increases near twelve to thirteen percent.
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Woot
Hoflwest
Chieigoe
Tomescu
ELIE
Arbitration Board
Brotherhood of Locomotive
WCU
Aope Nt
Cherichromdene
Cailcoud
Senso
Obituaries Mention Three Local Deaths In Indiana Town
Mrs Martha Norton aged 77 died at her son William Norton's farm from paralysis several weeks after an attack. Burial at Marshall cemetery after service on Saturday. Amanda Rollings aged 45 died at home in Upper Wabash town Ship after lingering illness of dropsy. Funeral held at Dunlay Chapel Wednesday with burial at Dunlap. Gertrude McCollum wife of Joseph McCollum of Anderson township died at Rev John Craig's home from puerperal convulsions after giving birth to a daughter. She was 34 and survived by husband and four children. funeral set for Baptist church tomorrow.
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Martha Norton
William Norton
Amanda, Rollings
Upper Wabash
Gertrude McCollum
Joseph McCollum
Anderson Township
John Craig
Concealed Weapon Charge In Darwin Man Arrested
Albert Horton of Darwin was arrested on a concealed weapons charge after he failed to post bond when his parents could not. He claims he acted to protect his aged mother from a neighbor who threw stones at her and says he never owned a pistol. The case may be heard at the July term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Horton
Darwin
Wilson
Horton
Man Surrenders to Court on Liquor Charges
M L Huey of Westfield faced ten counts of selling liquor in anti saloon territory and one count for keeping a disorderly house. A capias was issued but Huey surrendered in person, posting bond for his May 17 to May 25 unlawful liquor sales charges.
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M. L. Huey
Westfield
Caplai
Huey
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Ruth Foater
Bess Finkbiner
University of Ilinois
Eva Honderich
Conservatory of Music
Maud Hall
Normal
Ill
Mamie Davidson
Misa Edna Mayer
Ironton
John T. Moss
Woodmen Memorial
Mrs
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